Leaving Cert results 2026: Fewer H1s as a record 70,411 students get their grades
A big day for thousands The State Examinations Commission (SEC) has confirmed that fewer top grades have been awarded than last year as grade deflation continues. From 10am this morning, a record 70,411 candidates receive their Leaving Cert results. As RTÉ News reported, provisional results are available through the SEC’s Candidate Self Service Portal and […]
2 weeks ago
CAO Round Zero offers issued to almost 6,800 applicants
Who qualifies for CAO Round Zero offers Almost 6,800 applicants across Ireland have received their CAO Round Zero offers today, as the Central Applications Office issued a total of 8,980 offers for third-level courses starting this autumn. Those who have been offered a place have until 3pm on 11 August to accept it. Round Zero […]
1 month ago
Over 70% of parents worried about school uniform costs as back-to-school bills mount
Uniforms and digital devices are among the biggest financial concerns. More than seven in ten parents are worried about the cost of school uniforms this year, according to a new survey by Barnardos. The children’s charity surveyed 704 parents of primary and secondary school students and found that more than half are concerned about meeting […]
1 month ago
Government to review school uniform costs amid parent concern
What the Barnardo’s survey found with increasing financial concern The Government is to review school uniform costs as opposition parties call for immediate action on rising back-to-school expenses, the Irish Mirror reports. A new Barnardo’s survey has laid bare the scale of the worry facing families as the new term approaches. More than half of […]
1 month ago
TDs and Senators call to shorten Irish school days and push for ‘Finland-style’ model
Do you agree that school days should be shortened? A group of TDs and Senators has called for school days to be shortened in Ireland, mirroring the school days in Finland. Students in Finland have one of the shortest school days in Europe, with primary school pupils typically attending school for an average of four […]
5 months ago
Ireland’s newest university is officially open for business
A bold new technological dawn for several regions. Spanning six campuses across four counties, Ireland’s first trans-regional university has officially opened its multiple sets of doors as of Friday, 1 October. The Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest – or TUS for short – comprises a student population of over 14,000 with a staff […]
5 years ago